Occurs in the stroma. Uses NADPH and ATP in a reduction reaction (loses e to GP). Uses CO2 and produces glucose. Doesn't require light but does require products of the LDR. Controlled by enzyme Rubisco. AKA the Calvin Cycle.

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Light intensity as a limiting factor

The rate of photosynthesis is directly proportional to light intensity - after a certain point the rate levels off as the photosynthetic pigments become saturated. High light intensities may damage plants and reduce their photosynthesizing ability.

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Redox reactions

Oxidation - loss of e/H ions. Reduction - gain of e/H ions.

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Light compensation point

The light intensity at which the rate of photosynthesis is balanced with the rate of respiration.Shade plants have a lower compensation point but cannot photosynthesize at high light intensities. Sun plants p/s best at high light intensities.

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CO2 as a limiting factor

Average atmospheric nitrgoen CO2 is roughly 0.04%. Plants rate of p/s can increase upto 0.5%. Above 0.1%, leaves can be damaged, their optimum is just under 0.1%.

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Spectra - absorption/action

Absorption - shows the wavelengths of light that are absorbed by pigments. Action - shows the wavelengths of light which stimulate photosynthesis.

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Temperature as a limiting factor

Has little effect on the light dependant reaction as it is driven by light but affects the light independant reaction as it is driven by enzymes. Rate of p/s will start to drop after a certain point as enzymes begin to denature.

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Commercial glasshouses - why are they beneficial?

Crops can be grown out of season. Better yeilds can be achieved. Crops can be grown out of area. Optimum temperatures can be obtained. Ventillators are used to replenish CO2 levels.

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Card 2

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Occurs in the stroma. Uses NADPH and ATP in a reduction reaction (loses e to GP). Uses CO2 and produces glucose. Doesn't require light but does require products of the LDR. Controlled by enzyme Rubisco. AKA the Calvin Cycle.

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Light independant reaction

Card 3

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The rate of photosynthesis is directly proportional to light intensity - after a certain point the rate levels off as the photosynthetic pigments become saturated. High light intensities may damage plants and reduce their photosynthesizing ability.

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Card 4

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Oxidation - loss of e/H ions. Reduction - gain of e/H ions.

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Card 5

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The light intensity at which the rate of photosynthesis is balanced with the rate of respiration.Shade plants have a lower compensation point but cannot photosynthesize at high light intensities. Sun plants p/s best at high light intensities.